Amy L Conrad1, Meredith Albert2,3, Canice E Crerand4,5, Claudia Crilly Bellucci2, Celia E Heppner6, Farah Sheikh7, Suzanne Woodard8, Kathleen A Kapp-Simon2,9. 1. Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, The Stead Family Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, USA. 2. Cleft-Craniofacial Clinic, Departments of Psychology and Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Shriners Hospitals for Children-Chicago, IL, USA. 3. Craniofacial Center, Department of Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, IL,USA. 4. Center for Biobehavioral Health, The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA. 5. Departments of Pediatrics and Plastic Surgery, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, OH, USA. 6. Fogelson Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery Center, Children's Health/Children's Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA. 7. Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 8. Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic, Lancaster, PA, USA. 9. Craniofacial Center, Department of Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, IL, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate possible relationships between number of surgeries and parent ratings of academic functioning among children with isolated oral clefts. DESIGN: Multicenter, retrospective cohort study including structured interviews, questionnaires, and chart reviews. SETTING: Completion of questionnaires occurred during clinical visits at 6 different cleft centers across North America. PARTICIPANTS: Parents of 285 children with isolated clefts of the lip and/or palate, aged 8 to 10 years old, participated in structured interviews and completed questionnaires regarding the academic and behavioral functioning of their children. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Parent interview and medical chart review of number of surgeries to date and parent ratings on the Adaptive Behavior Assessment System, Third Edition-Functional Academics Scale (ABAS-FA) and Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) Total Competency Scale. RESULTS: Parent ratings of ABAS-FA were at or above normative expectations, while ratings across CBCL Competency Scales were lower than normative expectations. Socioeconomic status (SES), age, and race were consistent predictors of parent ratings (higher SES, older age, and Caucasian race were associated with better functioning). Number of surgeries did not add significantly to academic ratings but did significantly contribute to ratings of social and activity participation. Patients with more surgeries were rated with lower functioning in these domains. CONCLUSIONS: Findings do not support a connection between number of surgeries and later ratings of academic functioning but do support a connection to social and activity involvement. Recommendations for conducting direct studies of the connection between surgeries and academic functioning as well as clinical considerations for surgeries and impact on social and activity involvement are discussed.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate possible relationships between number of surgeries and parent ratings of academic functioning among children with isolated oral clefts. DESIGN: Multicenter, retrospective cohort study including structured interviews, questionnaires, and chart reviews. SETTING: Completion of questionnaires occurred during clinical visits at 6 different cleft centers across North America. PARTICIPANTS: Parents of 285 children with isolated clefts of the lip and/or palate, aged 8 to 10 years old, participated in structured interviews and completed questionnaires regarding the academic and behavioral functioning of their children. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Parent interview and medical chart review of number of surgeries to date and parent ratings on the Adaptive Behavior Assessment System, Third Edition-Functional Academics Scale (ABAS-FA) and Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) Total Competency Scale. RESULTS: Parent ratings of ABAS-FA were at or above normative expectations, while ratings across CBCL Competency Scales were lower than normative expectations. Socioeconomic status (SES), age, and race were consistent predictors of parent ratings (higher SES, older age, and Caucasian race were associated with better functioning). Number of surgeries did not add significantly to academic ratings but did significantly contribute to ratings of social and activity participation. Patients with more surgeries were rated with lower functioning in these domains. CONCLUSIONS: Findings do not support a connection between number of surgeries and later ratings of academic functioning but do support a connection to social and activity involvement. Recommendations for conducting direct studies of the connection between surgeries and academic functioning as well as clinical considerations for surgeries and impact on social and activity involvement are discussed.
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